We took the scenic route to Newport Beach and stopped at the Shake Shack for lunch. Seanapri told us it was a famous stop along the ocean and it had great shakes, burgers, and fries. In case you are wondering how they taste we will never know. They don't make burgers or fries and we didn't get a shake, but our sandwiches and the view were all really good!We made it to the beach house around 3 and shortly after we arrived Brian surprised me with this:
A beautiful ring for 5 years of marriage (we have actually been together almost 11 years). I love the ring! Brian did a good job:)We went down to the beach and walked around for a while and then headed back to the beach house to shower and get ready for dinner.
In front of the beach house. It was hard to get a good picture of the house because it was 3 stories and connected to another 3 houses. It was a beautiful house and Matt did a great job renovating it.
We walked a half mile down to the Brewery and enjoyed dinner outside. I normally do not like eating outside because of all the mosquitoes and bugs but there were zero of them around in California!
After dinner we walked a mile down to the Balboa island and took the ferry across. Little did we know we were already on the good side. Good thing the ferry ride only cost one dollar.
In front of the beach house. It was hard to get a good picture of the house because it was 3 stories and connected to another 3 houses. It was a beautiful house and Matt did a great job renovating it.On the balcony overlooking the ocean
We walked a half mile down to the Brewery and enjoyed dinner outside. I normally do not like eating outside because of all the mosquitoes and bugs but there were zero of them around in California!
After dinner we walked a mile down to the Balboa island and took the ferry across. Little did we know we were already on the good side. Good thing the ferry ride only cost one dollar. The next morning we slept in since we didn't have our little alarm clock with us:) We got up and got ready to go to Hollywood. We got in the trusty, I mean rusty, Nissan Maxium armed with our GPS and headed north. We arrived on Hollywood Blvd around 11 o'clock and started walking. We made many tourist mistakes throughout the day! We were not able to get in front of the Chinese Theater because they were setting up for the premier of Cats and Dogs 2.
The red carpet:)
My love and me on Hollywood Blvd. We walked up and down the street and did some shopping.
Stopping to pose by Regis's star, I still watch Regis and Kelly almost everyday.
I was so excited that something was actaully going on, but we missed the celebrities by about 30 minutes because we left. I wished we would have asked when they would be arriving.
The red carpet:)
My love and me on Hollywood Blvd. We walked up and down the street and did some shopping.
Stopping to pose by Regis's star, I still watch Regis and Kelly almost everyday. We left Hollywood to head over to Beverly Hills.
After finding a place to park, we walked over to Sprinkles and had a cupcake. Then we walked over to Rodeo Drive to do some shopping or rather window shopping.
The next morning we went to get breakfast and walk along the beach before Jackson came to meet us.
We missed our little boy:)
We thought about going to the San Diego Zoo but decided Jackson would only last about 30 min-1 hour and would have just as much fun playing in the bay that was closer and free.
Jackson playing with Telia and Jalin
Jalin pulling Jackson
And oh so sad the next!
Jackson and Corton rinsing off the sand.
After finding a place to park, we walked over to Sprinkles and had a cupcake. Then we walked over to Rodeo Drive to do some shopping or rather window shopping.
The next morning we went to get breakfast and walk along the beach before Jackson came to meet us.
We missed our little boy:)
We thought about going to the San Diego Zoo but decided Jackson would only last about 30 min-1 hour and would have just as much fun playing in the bay that was closer and free.
Jackson playing with Telia and Jalin
Jalin pulling Jackson
Having a blast one minute,
And oh so sad the next!
Jackson and Corton rinsing off the sand.After leaving Newport Beach we stopped at Fashion Island for lunch and some shopping. 
rian and his parents at Fashion Island.
Jackson fell asleep on the way there and slept through lunch and most of our shopping. 
He finally woke up in the toy store:) What a good dream!
He finally woke up in the toy store:) What a good dream!Next Up: Last days in California
Brian playing with Corton and Jackson
